There’s a theory making the rounds in Toronto media circles suggesting Connor McDavid could eventually land with the Maple Leafs.
Speaking on The Leafs Convo podcast, insider Michael Augello relayed comments from another reporter who shared his personal theory about McDavid’s future.
“I was told by another reporter, that’s just his theory & I won’t share his name, but you know talking in the press box about McDavid and he said ‘McDavid wants to play in Toronto, it’s just the question what type of team the Leafs are,’” Augello said.
He added:
“If the Leafs are good, their chances of getting McDavid are good because I think he would want to play in Toronto if they pay him. If they are not good, there’s not a chance.”
The theory has Leafs fans excited, but it comes with two clear conditions: the Maple Leafs must be a legitimate contender, and the organization must be prepared to pay McDavid at market value.
While the idea is purely speculative and comes from an unnamed source, it has sparked plenty of discussion.
Connor McDavid remains committed to the Oilers for now
McDavid is under contract with the Edmonton Oilers through the 2027-28 season after signing a two-year, $25 million extension last year.
He has consistently expressed his desire to win a Stanley Cup in Edmonton and has not indicated any plans to leave before his current deal expires.
“I obviously said I was committed to winning here and I meant that when I said that and two years makes a lot of sense,” McDavid said via NHL. “It gives us a chance to continue chasing down what we’ve been chasing down here with the core guys we have in here and we have a little bit of money to work with too. I think the deal makes sense to both sides.
He added:
“It gives us a chance to extend our window here in Edmonton. [My dog] Lenny is not going to go hungry with that money, so we’ll be fine. It’s about winning and that’s always what I preached and I think this deal gives both sides what we’re looking for.”
McDavid will become an unrestricted free agent in 2028. For now, he’s gearing up for the upcoming season with the Oilers, who will begin their preseason against the Winnipeg Jets next week.
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Edited by Abhishek Dilta
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